Citroën isn't exactly renowned for its sports car or racing heritage but at the recent Le Mans Classic it showed off its Survolt all-electric racing car concept.

Piloting it was experienced female racing driver and daughter of Le Mans legend, Jacky, Vanina Ickx, commented that: " On the track it felt really good. It's a real race car, with a very promising potential for the future."

Survolt's two electric motors provide up to 300 bhp, a top speed of 162 mph and a 0-62 mph time of less than five seconds. The twin 308 lbs lithium-ion batteries can cover 124 miles and can be re-charged in just two hours with a specific power supply, or in 10 hours on the standard, European, 220 Volt network.

The Survolt concept is an exploration by Citroën into the potential of new racing technologies, whilst showcasing a distinctive and stylish body design and could point the way to a future Citroën sports car for the road.